Right now you can watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 521 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch Javier Bardem work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez. Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It first aired in 2024. What makes Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story will keep you hooked. Viewers who responded to Olive Kitteridge will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Javier Bardem anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story wrapped up in 2024, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.